Dense Connective tissue

Question 1

Dense regular connective tissue

Answer 1

A). Characteristics: densely packed, parallel bundles of collagen fibers.

B). Locations: Between skeletal muscles and skeleton; between bones or stabilizing positions of internal organs; covering skeletal muscles; deep fasciae

C). Functions: Provides firm attachment; conducts pull of muscles; reduces friction between muscles; stabilizes relative positions of bones

Question 2

Elastic tissue

Answer 2

A). Characteristics: bundles of elastic fibers are fatter than collagen fibers

B). Locations: between vertebrae of the spinal column; ligaments supporting penis; ligaments supporting transitional epithelia; in blood vessel walls

C). Functions: Stabilizes positions of vertebrae and penis; cushions shocks; permits expansion and contraction of organs

Question 3

Dense irregular connective tissue

Answer 3

A). Characteristics: thick layer of interwoven collagen fibers oriented in various directions

B). Locations: Capsules of visceral organs; periostea and perichondria; nerve and muscle sheaths; dermis

C). Functions: Provides strength to resist forces applied from many directions; helps prevent over expansion of organs such as the urinary bladder